Top Shopping Stops in America

Shopping is one of the United States's favorite pastimes and makes for an exciting and fun way to hang out with friends and family. With plenty of fancy new shops popping up across the country and trends changing from season to season, there is much to see and buy. That said, it can be difficult to visit every spot famed for retail. To make it easier, here is a compilation of the most luxurious and all-encompassing shopping destinations in the United States for travelers to add to their bucket list.

New York City

Known as one of the most prominent shopping destinations in the world, the concrete jungle of New York City is visited by celebrities and world leaders daily for top shopping experiences. With top spots in Lower Manhattan and the Finance District, travelers will find the high-end haven with companies such as Tiffany & Co. Another phenomenal spot for tourists to check out is Chinatown to get fresh fish and herbs from popular markets perfect for browsing. SoHo is another great area of New York that has gone from an under-the-table region to hotspot for those part of the fashion-craze. Of course, Union Square is the hottest spot for shopping with the biggest brands and stores like Forever 21, which is perfect for snapping a couple of pictures for Instagram.

The shopping in New York City has captured the hearts of many tourists. Want to keep the shopping craze going? Turn a little country with the next premier shopping destination.

Dallas

Dallas, Texas is a prime location for those in the southern states. Forty Five Ten, a designer boutique in downtown Dallas should be on any Dallas tourists’ list as it provides prime boutique shopping and a variety of high-end brands like Marc Jacobs to get closets a much-needed update. Visitors to this Texas gem should always stop at NorthPark Center, as it offers two million square feet of prime shopaholic real estate and is one of the top spots in the United States, offering luxury shops, restaurants, entertainment, and much more.

Located under sixty miles east of Dallas is Canton, which is the home of First Monday Trade Days, the oldest and largest flea market in the country. Well over five thousand dealers gather here for a truly unique shopping experience.

Although Dallas is phenomenal shopping as well as sightseeing, this West Coast destination may surpass just surpass it in scenery and maybe even retail!

San Francisco

Next up is San Francisco, a gorgeous destination highly regarded for its national park and beautiful bridge, though it has also earned a reputation as a shopping hub. This city is rich with culture and, of course, high-end shops. Westfield and Union Square are both close to each other and combined, make for an almost overwhelming day of shopping. Each is home to large chain stores and high-end retailers offering lower prices to drive traffic all year. Chestnut Street is another must-see spot in this phenomenal city, but be prepared to drop some serious cash. Lined with a mixture of sophisticated shops, beauty shops, and restaurants, Chestnut Street is great for fun and heavy on the wallet. San Francisco's Chinatown is, of course, always a popular destination with plenty of opportunities to try fresh fish due to the nearby harbors. It is also architecturally picturesque because of the renowned ornate lamp posts and Pagoda roofs that present an authentic Asian feel.

San Francisco is perfect for enjoying the warm weather and gorgeous products. However, it may just be trumped by the following spot, which is notorious for luxury life and celebrity culture.

Los Angeles

It would be a mistake to have a list of United States shopping destinations without adding Los Angeles, especially with the infamous shopping and luxury associated with Hollywood. The Grove is a stunning, outdoor shopping region with a large collection of notable stores including Banana Republic, Nike, and Anthropologie. The scenery here makes strolling for a new bag or wardrobe treasure exciting and a much-needed dose of self-pampering. Melrose Ave is another key destination with many boutiques for those looking for unique items and allows for the opportunity to find their next favorite pair of shoes or jeans at every corner. With all the artistic talent that comes with the region, there is, of course, plenty of wall art for Instagram pictures with friends. Melrose Trading Post should also be considered, as it is known as a celebrity hot spot to buy homemade antiques or incredible one-off items.

Excited to hear about the next shopping location in the United States? It offers not only excellent shopping but also delicious food and beverages.

Chicago

Chicago is another reputable stop for shopping with friends and family on the weekend. Not only will visitors find the best deep dish pizza, but there will also be countless shops they are both familiar with and have never heard of before. The Magnificent Mile is a perfect example of the true consumer market in Chicago and offers such a diverse range of stores including but not limited to apparel, cosmetics, and award-winning department stores. Over 460 retailers flood the street with the type of window shopping that makes it almost impossible to walk a minute down the street without getting distracted. International luxury, huge savings, and specialty grocery stores are also highly regarded shopping genres to explore here with Chicago-famed names to be found almost anywhere. Hotels and accommodations are everywhere making it simple to get around for tourists in town for a day or weekend.

Chicago is sure to put any out-of-town blog trotters in the form of awe, with the towering buildings and shops at every turn, but this next spot may just happen to have the same effect, plus warmer weather.

Seattle

Seattle is another awe-striking site every shopaholic should add to their list. The first reason is the downtown area that offers all of the favorite big-box chain stores with incredible deals, saving customers plenty of their favorite brands. Two centers, Pacific Place and Westlake Center, make up the downtown region for an eye-opening collection. Belltown is another spot for visitors in Seattle who fancy themselves art lovers; unlimited and unparalleled crafts, glasswork, and galleries will satisfy the artistic cravings for the more creative consumers. Boutique lovers are likely to find themselves gravitating towards Ballard Avenue to check out the strikingly vibrant indie shops, trend leading styles, and more. For the foodies, Chinatown and the International District offer exotic grocery and delicious dishes they simply cannot find back home.

Good weather and innovative spaces make for ideal shopping conditions. However, when it comes to beach style browsing for new purchases, this next destination has Seattle beat.

Honolulu

Honolulu, Hawaii is highly regarded for its unmatched beauty and shopping experience. Located in the heart of this Hawaiian home is the Ala Moana Center with almost three hundred stores, which collectively offer the world's largest outdoor mall. A true shoppers dream destination, there has also recently been renovations, which have brought the Ewa wing in 2015 contributing thirty-seven more stores and eateries. Consumers can expect to find high fashion in the form of local boutiques, and plenty of places with live music. Another region of Honolulu rife with shopping is the Ward Village Shops. A sprawling shopping complex, the collection is spread across Moana park and has four different venues all within walking distance of each other. Popular for refreshments, the Gastropub here is ripe with delicious craft beers and mouth-watering food.

Following the ideal weather conditions of Honolulu, Hawaii, the upcoming slide presents a spot many may never want to leave after seeing the incredible selection of store favorites for Americans.

Miami

Next on the docket is another highly-regarded spot that would never be left off the top United States shopping destinations list, Miami, Florida, with over ten large-scale indoor shopping malls littering the streets of this warm and vibrant community. Brickell is known for a more luxurious shopping experience, and Bal Harbor is also known for quality content as it is exclusively for high fashion shopping centers, which fill a 450,000 square foot center. Here, guests will find themselves walking amongst palm trees, tropical flowers, Koi ponds, and beautiful fountains. Such high-end stores will see uncommon but widely known outlets, such as Jimmy Choos. Also, Dadeland and Aventura mall should be added to the list as they are heavy hitters in the consumer industry, driving the highest grossing malls in America.

Big city life can be intoxicating and make for an energetic lifestyle that can be hard to give up. However, there is a charm to small town shopping as well, especially when the products are as high-end as this next destination's options.

Aspen

Aspen, Colorado offers a rich shopping experience that is less about glitz and glamour and more about high-quality homey products. Pitkin County Dry Goods is a great example and has been a gathering point for locals in Aspen since doors opened back in 1969. Capturing Aspen shopping perfectly, Pitkin offers boutique designers to mix a sophisticated look with the casual of Colorado. Aspen is a small town, of course, it is not common for small towns to attract stores like Prada, Dior, and Gucci. Although Aspen is becoming more and more of a box chain stop, the city does well to maintain local shops that offer the true value of impressive small town consumerism.

Last but not least is a city that may not have the most upper-class box shops, but is renowned across the United States as a humble and proudly run local economy known for great products made at home.

New Mexico

Last but not least is the well deserved New Mexico. Shopping here is deeply rooted in the culture and community. Buying items here, such as arts, jewelry, and crafts possessing the ‘New Mexico True’ certified seal ensures you are actively supporting the local economy. Purchasing such authentic items not only helps New Mexico’s businesses but also ensures guests are getting precious products for a fair price, a big part of why New Mexico is on this list. Also, food and beverage is another attraction for visitors as they enjoy local dishes rich with flavor and prepared to perfection. Other common shopping targets are furnishings and home accessories, ceramics and pottery, and clothes made with pride and local materials.

These shopping destinations do not make it easy to save money. It's no wonder why shopping is so popular in the United States!